Discover powerful leadership insights in Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (aired 04-16-26) as host Vikita Poindexter sits down with retired Police Chief Joe Paulino. This inspiring episode explores how to lead with integrity, build community trust, and create safer school environments without fear. Learn how mentorship, discipline, and compassionate leadership can transform young lives and reduce violence in schools. Chief Paulino shares real-world strategies on youth engagement, cross-agency partnerships, and human trafficking prevention—offering actionable lessons for leaders, educators, and communities alike.

From rebuilding credibility in law enforcement to empowering the next generation, this conversation dives deep into what it truly means to lead with purpose and humanity. Don’t miss this impactful discussion on leadership, public safety, and legacy.

Dive into Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (Aired 04-09-26), a powerful episode of Leading With Grace, Grit, and Greatness featuring Dr. Harold Weber—pastor, therapist, and founder of Create Thirst Academy. This inspiring conversation explores real leadership, mental resilience, faith, and the importance of serving others with purpose.

Discover how leaders can stay grounded under pressure, overcome emotional burnout, and lead with authenticity in today’s fast-paced world. Dr. Weber shares insights on personal growth, community impact, youth empowerment, and mental health—offering practical wisdom for anyone striving to become their best self.

Discover powerful leadership insights in Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (Aired 04-02-26) featuring Zee McKnight, CEO of District Charter Patrol. This episode dives deep into leadership, security, and community trust—exploring how true protection goes beyond presence and is rooted in purpose, preparation, and people-first leadership.

From overcoming personal adversity to leading high-performing teams, McKnight shares how discipline, empathy, and transparency shape effective leadership in both law enforcement and private security. Learn how trust is earned through consistency, communication, and compassion—not authority.

Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about personal growth, this episode offers actionable insights on leading with integrity, motivating teams, and creating safer communities.

Discover how high-achieving leaders can bridge the gap between external success and internal fulfillment in this powerful episode of Lead with Grace, Grit & Greatness (aired 03-26-26). Host Vikita Poindexter sits down with Dr. Robin Owens—author, speaker, and host of the top-ranked podcast Leadership Purpose—to explore the hidden “purpose gap” many professionals face.

Learn how to recognize signs of misalignment, overcome burnout, and make confident, purpose-driven decisions without sacrificing your success. This episode dives deep into leadership growth, identity, self-trust, and strategies to realign your career with who you truly are.

• (00:00:00) - Leading With Grace, Grit and Greatness
• (00:00:48) - Dr. Robin Owens on the Purpose Gap
• (00:01:37) - Why is the purpose gap so big for women?
• (00:03:16) - The Purpose Gap
• (00:09:55) - What's the Difference Between Burnout and I've Outgrown the
• (00:10:50) - Does Your Purpose Shift?
• (00:13:39) - Seeking Your Purpose in Life
• (00:15:29) - How to Stay Aligned in Your Life
• (00:21:20) - A Woman's Career Crossroads
• (00:22:21) - What's the Most Common False Choices Women Make?
• (00:23:30) - The Importance of Identifying Your Identity
• (00:25:20) - Dr. Robin Overthinking: Why It Works
• (00:26:46) - How to Evaluate Risk in a Healthful Way
• (00:27:27) - What Does It Mean to Build Self-Trust?
• (00:28:12) - What Skills Need to Build Self-Trust in Leadership?
• (00:29:33) - How Do We Deal With Perceived Women Leaders?
• (00:32:43) - How do you help women navigate the microwave
• (00:34:43) - Dr. Randi Owens on Reinvention for Women
• (00:38:32) - Discover the Purpose Maker: Dr. Robin Owens
• (00:39:42) - Pivoting: Reset Your Leadership Software
• (00:40:04) - What's the Hidden Cost of Staying in Traditional Roles?
• (00:44:11) - What Does a graceful exit look like?
• (00:46:09) - The Purpose Maker
• (00:46:59) - The Purpose Maker
• (00:48:49) - Where Can People Find Dr. Robin Lowe?
• (00:49:19) - Dr. Robin Haskell on Legacy

In this inspiring episode of Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (aired March 19, 2026), host Nikita Poindexter sits down with civic leader, educator, media professional, and nonprofit founder Chida Rebecca Warren for a powerful conversation on faith-driven leadership, public service, purpose, and resilience. From serving in San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s administration to empowering underserved youth and teaching the next generation, Chida shares how grace, grit, and spiritual grounding shape her leadership journey. This episode explores boards and commissions, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, women in leadership, personal growth, and leading with courage in challenging ti

What does it truly mean to lead with grace, grit, and greatness? In this powerful episode of Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness, host Vikita Poindexter sits down with Erica Butler, CEO of Go HIHR International, to explore the realities of modern leadership.

From navigating difficult conversations to balancing accountability with empathy, Erica shares insights from her Fortune 500 HR experience and leadership coaching. Together, they discuss how leaders can maintain integrity under pressure, build strong workplace cultures, and support teams through change, conflict, and uncertainty.

This conversation also highlights the importance of vulnerability, resilience, and self-grace, especially for high-performing leaders facing the challenges of today’s workplace. Whether you're a CEO, HR professional, entrepreneur, or emerging leader, this episode offers practical wisdom on leading with authenticity and purpose.